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UCP Golf Tournament a Success!
UCP would like to thank all of the volunteers, staff, sponsors,and golfers who came together to make this year's Brian Morrison Memorial Golf Tournament a success. Our 11th annual golf tournament was held at Stonington Country Club on May 7th. It was a day of sunshine, great prizes, and fun with friends and colleagues.
Proceeds for the tournament support UCP's Disability Support Program which offers critical services to under-served adults and children with diverse disabilities. Through the program, clients are provided with case management, information and referral services, financial assistance to purchase disability related equipment, a support group for adults 16 and older with physical disabilities, and a Tech Tot Toy Library to help children with disabilities develop vital skills to become independent adults.
UCP would like to thank the following sponsors, donors, and volunteers/staff members who came together to make this year's tournament a success:
Diamond Sponsor ($3,000):
A. Secondino & Sons, Inc.
Martha Gibson, Timothy Cahil, & Merrill Lynch
New England Financial Group, LLC
Emerald Sponsor ($1,500):
Chelsea Groton Bank
Platinum Sponsor ($800):
Diane Deedy
Northern Light Gems
Gold Sponsor ($350):
Gowrie Group
Jim Harris
Mercury Fuel Service
Mystic River Building Company
Peg Morrison
Smith Insurance, Inc.
Arbella Charitable Fund
Cart Sponsor ($300):
Lawrence & Memorial Hospital
Green Sponsor ($225):
Ann M. Yurof
Doherty, Beals & Banks, PC
Law Offices of Gerald Rucci
Memory of Nathaniel Bennett
Miner & Silverstein, LLP
Wave Construction Group, LLC
Dunklee, Inc.
Pat & Don Bussolotti
Jennifer Cody Epstein
Donatello & Sholtis Wealth Advisors
Tee Sponsors ($100):
Groton Elks
WNLC-WKWL (Kool 101)
Bay State Software
Beth & Sonny Piknick
Quality Van Sales, Inc.
Captain Scott's Lobster Dock
Conn Commercial Realty of Select Homes
Conway, Londregan, Sheehan & Monaco, PC
Neon Chicken
Stash's Cafe
Thomas L. Neilan & Sons, Inc.
Waller, Smith, Palmer, PC
Highland Thistle Farm, LLC
Pat & Bill Mansfield
High Rollers Luxury Lanes
Girard Toyota BMW
MidCoast CrossFit
Charter Oak Federal Credit Union
Fairview Oddfellows Home of Connecticut
Fred Caffarelli
Eastern Federal Bank
Riess Appraisal Company
Pennell's Auto Center
Russ, LLC Real Estate Appraisals
State Senator Andrea Stillman
Stephen Percy
Waterford Dunkin Donuts
Waterford Group Charitable Foundation
Northeast Medical Products, Inc.
Doug & Diane Willett
Reisa & Warren Miller
Eurocars +
Individual Sponsors ($25-100):
Bill & Rosalie Tamburro
Joanne Merkle
Mary Tyler
Stephen Levy
Dr. & Mrs. Daniel Moalli
Kevin & Kathy Quinn
Paul Yurof
The Tom Yurof Family
Prize Donors:
Groton Townhouse Family Restaurant
Jim Crouse
Pano's Pizza
Paul Dufour
Quick n Clean Car Wash
Sneekers Cafe
Submarine Car Wash
JTK Management (Steakloft)
Mystic Pizza
Old Mystic Village Arts
True Value
Voodoo Grill
Quaker Hill Package Store
Stonington Country Club
Chilis
Friendly Pizza
Mohegan Sun
Crown Pizza
Hoelck's Florist
Olive Garden
Sign-A-Rama
Kozlowski Orthodontics
The Black Sheep Niantic
BJ's Warehouse
Domino's Pizza Groton
Domino's Pizza Waterford
Hauser Chocolatier
Green Mountain Coffee
Bob's Discount Furniture
Birch Plain Golf Course
Mr. G's Restaurant
Outback Steakhouse
Whaling City Ford
East Lyme Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
That Look
Al Hollandersky
Abblebees
Chester's Barbecue
Five Guys Burgers & Fries
Flanagan's Food & Drink
Gabe's Barber Shop
Great Brook Golf Center
Groton Pizza Palace
Wallach's Flooring
East Coast Taco
Golf Committee and Course Volunteers:
Peg Morrison
Bob Silverstein
Paul Dufour
Michelle Bussolotti
Christine Olbrys
Gary Lehrman
Denise Henry
Steve Smigiel
Jennifer Keatley
Harry Colonis
Dianne Deedy
Tony Suarez
Maureen Donnee
Jan Lehrman
George Reid-Perry
Delia Morrison
Angela Folino
Thank you for all your support! You make a difference in the life of people with disabilities!
Volunteering at UCP
On Thursday, September 1st, UCP participated in UCONN Avery Point's Involvement Fair. The fair was set up to connect students with agencies throughout Southeastern Connecticut and encourage them to become more active in their community. UCP also attended Connecticut College's Volunteer Fair on Wednesday, September 7th. Volunteers provide a vital hand in helping UCP achieve our mission to advance the independence and full-citizenship of people with disabilities. But, you don't have to be a college student to volunteer! Our volunteers come from all walks of life and help in a variety of ways. In the past, volunteers have:
-Worked on art projects with clients
-Provided companionship
-Pushed wheelchairs to help our clients get-out in the community
-Helped with clean-up and maintenance
-Shared their musical talents
-Provided exercise and fitness classes
The sky is the limit! Whatever your skill or interest, we will work with you to ensure a good fit and meaningful volunteer experience. You can volunteer as much or as little as you'd like -whatever works best for your schedule. Consider making a difference in the lives of people with disabilities. Also, if you are a person with a disability who is looking for a volunteer experience, we can help you find one to match your interests. To learn more, please contact Michelle Bussolotti, Disability Support Coordinator at (860) 443-3800 ext.11 or email at mbussolotti@ucpect.org.
Old Saybrook Gets Therapy Dog
On Friday, August 5th, the Old Saybrook Day Program got a new therapy dog! Leela, an eight-year-old miniature dachshund, and her owner, Karen Geisler, pose in this picture with Richard. Leela has been a therapy dog since 2007 and is the "runt of the litter" weighing in at only 7 pounds! She is the perfect lap dog and brought much joy to all who cuddled and pet her. She will be making a regular appearance and is sure to brighten-up the day of anyone who crosses her path!